GARWOOD-SKALA GALLERIES

"WANDERLUST"

EXHIBITING FEB 13- MAR 24

RECEPTION MAR 24 1:30-3:30PM

-Ericka Pritchard

Bio:

Photography is a representation of the world through the photographer’s perspective. The
technical decisions that the photographer intentionally or unintentionally makes tell a story about the subject and/or the photographer. For me, photography has developed into therapy. Through it I
am able to escape from my worries and anxieties into another world. It is a way for me to express my feelings and desires in ways that I am not able to do through words. It is also a way for me to
tell the stories of others that might not otherwise be told, and in this photo documentary I am telling the story about my Grandma Grace.
Within the last 14 or more years, my 90-year-old grandpa’s memory has deteriorated and for several years he relied on my 89-year-old grandma to care for him. She is now the partner making the
decisions and guiding him in his life. Nearly four years ago, when I began this photography project, my grandma was the one deciding when my grandpa would eat next, when he would shower, helped
him dress, remembered the next doctor appointment, etc… She took on the leadership role in the family. I have continued to tote my camera with me on visits with my grandparents to capture this
transition and their continual love for each other. Through this photography project I have seen strength in my grandmother that I never recognized before. As my grandpa isn’t 100-percent the same
man I admired as a child, my grandma is still the same woman, yet I now recognize her strength of character. I admire that she continued to live on the farm and take care of my grandpa as long as she
was physically able. I also admire that she stays active, continuing many of the household and social activities that she had done as a younger woman. Because grandma didn’t get credit for the
incredible work that she did as a younger woman, I chose to document her life in hopes to now provide her long overdue recognition. This documentary is an effort to ensure that her contributions to
the world will never be forgotten or undermined by the equally reputable contributions made by men of their generation, “The Greatest Generation.” Over time, this documentary has also developed into
a visual depiction of my grandparents love and dedication to each other in the last stage of their lives.

"SPRING SHOW"

EXHIBITING FEB 13- MAR 24

RECEPTION MAR 24 1:30-3:30PM

-Box Butte Art Society

Bio:

This is a judged exhibition of 41 works. The Box Butte Art Society is a local group of artists from around the panhandle. The group is
dedicated to the appreciation and enjoyment of all Art forms. The group includes semi-professional artists, beginners, and hobbyists.

STUDIO GALLERY

"WONDERS"

-Alliance Middle School Students

Educator Vicki Dickenson

JAN 9- JAN 27

Wonders includes all Alliance, Middle School student artworks. This is the second installment of our "Wonders" exhbit, featuring elementary shools youth, St. Agnes
youth, and middle school. During these exhibits educators and students come to view their work as well as the current exhibit. Youth shows bring in school groups and families. Educators who tour the gallery with their students incorporate lessons about the artwork and our
facility into their curriculum. Exhibiting youth work in a professional space reinforces to kids that their art is valued and demonstrates that there is a local organization that will nurture
their artistic growth.